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The Gopher football team expects to sign 21 players to National Letters of Intent today on College Football National Signing day. Among the 21 players, 17 are considered 3-star recruits according to rivals.com. The Gophers are already signed 8 players including 3-star quarterback Philip Nelson from Mankato West.

The Minnesota Wild suffered a devastating loss at home to Nashville 5-4 Tuesday night. Minnesota took a 4-1 lead early in the 3rd period but Nashville came stormin' back to tie the game at 4 with 3 minutes left and scored the game-winner with :24 seconds remaining. Dany Heatley had 2 goals and 1 assist, Kyle Brodziak and Cal Clutterbuck each scored 1 goal for Minnesota. Josh Harding had 25 saves for the Wild.

Whether it's the Big Game, college ball, hockey or hoops -- where you watch the game DOES make a difference. Here's my list of the best places in the St. Cloud area to watch sports on TV -- and maybe have an adult beverage or three.

The Minnesota Wild are getting healthier as wing Guillaume Latendresse is nearing a return. He's been out with a concussion but is now skating with the team. Mikko Koivu (separated shoulder) is also skating with the team but appears to be further away from returning. Pierre-Marc Bouchard remains out with concussion-like symptoms.

The Timberwolves won 120-108 at Houston Monday night to improve to 10-11 on the season. Michael Beasley led the Wolves with 34 points, Kevin Love added 29 points and Ricky Rubio chipped in 18 points, 11 assists and 8 rebounds. Kevin Martin led Houston with 29 points.

Here's something you don't see everyday, a wild turkey walking the streets of St. Cloud. Townsquare Media salesman Joe Erickson couldn't resist taking out his cell phone and snapping a couple pictures of this feathered animal.

The Northwoods League announced that the change of ownership of the St. Cloud River Bats will be announced at a Press Conference at the St. Cloud Holiday Inn Wednesday at noon. Gary Posch is expected assume majority ownership of the team from Joel Sutherland. Sutherland has owned the team since they came to St. Cloud in 1997.

The Timberwolves rallied from down 18 points to take a 4th quarter lead but lose 106-101 Sunday night at Target Center. Kevin Love led the Wolves with 33 points and 9 rebounds and Michael Beasley added 18 points for Minnesota. Martell Webster chipped in 10 points and Brad Miller made his Timberwolves debut and had 3 points in 8 minutes for the Wolves.

The AFC beat the NFC 59-41 Sunday night in Hawaii in the NFL's Pro Bowl. The combined 100 points sets a new Pro Bowl record for points in the game. Miami receiver Brandon Marshall was chosen as the MVP. He had 6 catches for 176 yards and 4 touchdowns. Arizona receiver Larry Fitzgerald had 6 catches for 111 yards and 3 touchdowns for the NFC.

Former Minnesota Wild star and now New York Ranger Marion Gaborik scored a hat trick for Team Chara as Team Chara beat Team Alfredsson 12-9 in Ottawa Sunday night. Daniel Alfredsson had 2 goals and 1 assist for his own team.